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Lung Cancer

Archives for December 2004

pneumonectomy survivors
Are any of you pnemonectomy survivors having a hard time breathing? I had the pnemonectomy done in 1999, along with a total abdominal hysterectomy for 2 different types of cancer. I am now going through my 4th battle with lung cancer and I am having more trouble breathing than usual. I also have COPD. I find that the…
Lost Mother in Law
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to post a short note to say thanks to all of you who've tried to help me through our difficult times. We lost my mother in law (end stage lung ca that mets to the brain) 2 weeks ago. We were so blessed to have her with us as long as we did, but very grateful she didn't linger once it became…
Survivor Stories
Is there anyone out there that has cancer stories of how they faught to win there battle? It would encourage my friends mother. Thank you.
Any one taking Iressa?
Mom just started Iressa. Too weak to try chemo. Dr. recommended Iressa instead. Has anyone taken this drug & is it helping. 2nd day on Iressa & side effects include vomiting, diarhea & fatigue. Wondering if life w/get better for her once she gets a few more doses or if this drug w/continue symptoms the entire time she is…
Any survivors of lung+liver+brain+spine cancer?
My mom was diagnosised over Thanksgiving weekend with lung cancer that spread to her liver, spine & brain. There are massive leisons on her brain which is the immediate threat to her life. She's had 10 days of radiation treatments to the brain & we will meet w/the chemo doctor tomorrow to find out what treatment options…
Need to learn more to help others
Hi, My name is kim from the Philippines. We just found out that my best friend's (Sol) mother has lung cancer. Her family is like my second family and i feel so bad hearing the news. The doctors said she had stage 4 lung cancer but there is still a good chance of survival. If there is anyone who could give me any…
Time is getting closer
The hospice nurse called today, first call I've gotten from her....we just found out about my mom's cancer last week. But she said she doubts that my mom will last through the first of January. So far, I have been pretty alright, but, today was so very hard. I want my mother to have some peace and to leave this world with…
swollen lymp glands
My husband has advanced lung cancer. His left side of the chest and under his arm has within the last 3 weeks swollen up so much that he can't even put his arm down. It is very hard and hot. they say it is hot because the blood vessels are all engorged with fluid. It is only on the side where he has the cancer. It is very…
Mother of new baby...very scared of cancer diagnoses
Hi everyone: This is my first time posting on this board. I have had serious problems latelty with no help or direction given to me by doctors. Here is some of my story and the second half is my main concern with cancer: guess it all started about 6 months ago after I had my son. The first problem I had is that I went to…
newbie with a lot of questions
i woke up one morning face swollen up. thought i had an allergy of some kind or allergic reaction to something.boy was i wrong! cat scan showed cancer 3 centimeters around my main arteries from heart to brain.inoperablebecause of location. lungs were clear nothing showed up there. doctor is calling it lung cancer.he says…
worried about COPD
I have Emphysema and now cancer in my left lung. they say I need both radiation and cemo starting this week. I m already on 02 24/7 and meds to help with my breathing every 4 hrs. I know this treatment is going to be hard but what scares me is Im afaird they will forget about my emphysema. I know doctors tend to think only…
New here...just DX lung cancer
Hi. I don't know if I even have a question for you guys - I just needed to finally post here, to make it official, I suppose. I've been lurking around here since my first chest xray came back with a mass in my left lung. That was on Nov 19. I had CT scan last week, then a biopsy yesterday, pulmonologist finally confirmed…
HELP Treatment disagreement
My brother age 50 is stage 3A. He had aggresive Chemo, and radiation. Has shrunk a little, Surgeon now recommends surgery. But his Radiaoligist recommends more radiation. His Drs. disagree so seeking info here. He needs to decide his next step. Please reply, and I will have him read answers.

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